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Posted April 9, 2014 01:55 pm

Vickers to honor Florida State’s national championship at Daytona

The Garnet and Gold are going racing.

Michael Waltrip Racing and Aaron’s announced Wednesday they will honor Florida State’s BCS national football championship with a special paint scheme for Brian Vickers’ Toyota July 5 at the Daytona International Speedway.

Vicker’s No. 55 race car will have the Florida State championship logo on the hood during the Coke Zero 400.

“Everyone in America knows about Florida State’s tradition of success especially in athletics,” Vickers said. “Aaron’s and I really want to continue that tradition at Daytona in July and give Seminole fans a chance to see their car and colors celebrate in victory lane. We’re hoping it will give us a ‘home field’ advantage we need.”

The special scheme will be unveiled during the Seminoles’ spring game on Saturday.

Vickers drove a special paint scheme honoring the University of Louisville’s national championship basketball team at Kentucky Speedway last year. Aaron’s and MWR also have honored Alabama and Auburn national football championships at Talladega Superspeedway four times since 2009.